Manual flight - firmware updates moot?

[BAinAK]

In another thread a few minutes ago asked about firmware updates on a refurb Solo. I'm setting up this one (I have 3) to be only used for manual mode - Are firmware updates even a concern? Is there a flight risk if it's not up-to-date if it's only used in manual flight?

 

[allen_993]

I think you need to do an update to Open Solo 3.0 on all of your Solos. Use this one to "learn" how to do the update on your others.

 

[carpy]

Almost always a great idea--even if you only fly manual. Minimum you should be at 1.5.3. If you don't do any other upgrades/updates, this is the one to do.

Autopilot Firmware Upgrade from 1.3.1 to 1.5.3